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Exercise can be as effective as medication for depression, anxiety – study
Compared to being inactive, aerobic exercise has an especially powerful impact on the symptoms of depression.

Christchurch man due in court after stealing vehicle he hit, attempting to steal three others
The man forced one of the drivers he crashed into out of their car, then stole it, police say.

Black Fern Kelly Brazier retires to pursue coaching
After nearly two decades at the top Black Ferns legend Kelly Brazier is hanging up her boots.

Former prison officer turned slavemaster Moeaia Tuai, jailed for more than 16 years
Former prison officer Moeaia Tuai is a Samoan chief who took possession of his victims' lives and raped one victim.

Dell adds Nutanix AHV support to its Private Cloud
Dell adds Nutanix AHV to its Private Cloud, offering multi-hypervisor choice and disaggregated compute-storage options on PowerEdge.

Data gaps stall AI scale-up despite strong AIOps gains
Financial firms reap strong AIOps returns but poor data quality and fragmented tools are stalling the leap from pilots to scaled AI.

Esteemed NZ architect Pip Cheshire dies
The NZ Institute of Architects said his work has shaped cities, celebrated heritage, and enriched communities across Aotearoa.?

Joanna Page reveals 'mortifying' moment with Johnny Depp
Welsh actress Joanna Page shares the story of embarrassing moment with actor Johnny Depp.

Gisborne business leader calls for long-term solutions amid ongoing cycle of weather events, cleanups
The region is becoming less attractive for future investors due to a lack of certainty and resilience, a Gisborne business leader says.

England too 'careful' in defeat by Windies - Brook
Captain Harry Brook says England's batters were "too careful" in their 30-run defeat by West Indies at the T20 World Cup.

Dyche under significant pressure after Wolves draw
Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche's position is under major scrutiny following the goalless draw at home to bottom side Wolves.

Concerns for seafarers on retired Interislander ferry
The former Aratere is anchored in Tasman Bay, pending consent to enter India.

Moa Point: Wellington mayor makes first move towards inquiry
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little said he'd given Local Government Minister Simon Watts his proposal for a terms of reference for any inquiry.

How a 30-year-old from Hawke's Bay got picked for UAE's first Winter Olympics
Determination is at the heart of how a Hawke's Bay-raised athlete became part of the United Arab Emirates first ever winter Olympic team.

Geotab unveils AI telematics roadmap for ANZ fleets
Geotab has unveiled an AI-led telematics roadmap for Australia and New Zealand fleets, promising smarter safety and broader asset visibility.

‘Incredibly proud’: Black Ferns veteran announces retirement after 18 year career
Black Ferns utility Kelly Brazier, a two-time Rugby World Cup winner who made 44 test appearances, was a star in 15s and sevens.

Bus driver seen ‘slumped over steering wheel’ before fatal crash
A grandmother of a 13-year-old boy has raised concerns about the condition of a school bus driver involved in a crash in Wairoa that killed one person and injured three others.

‘No more are going to be added to the community’: rare opportunity to secure a big-city boat shed
For many locals in Petone, the brightly coloured boat shed next to Hikoikoi Reserve is a bit of a landmark.

Government launches inquiry into deadly Mount Maunganui landslide
Six people died after a portion of the maunga collapsed onto a section of a campground on 22 January.

GB's Fear and Gibson miss out on figure skating medal
Great Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson miss out on a podium finish in the figure skating ice dance event, after a disappointing performance in their free dance routine at the 2026 Winter Olympics.